Two new show apartments at Park Central, Birmingham
Two new show apartments will be launched at Crest Nicholson’s Park Central development in Birmingham city centre, at a special open day this weekend
Brindleyplace reveals films for its first-ever outdoor film festival
Next week Brindleyplace will be hosting its first ever outdoor film festival, looking to attract hundreds of visitors to the ‘childhood favourites’ themed event.
Olympics Hero set for Birmingham
Birmingham athletics fans will be amongst the first in the country to watch an Olympic gold medal hero in action later this month
Here Comes the Summer
Kids bored already? Here’s a few ideas to keep them occupied.
On the Beat
Solihull’s senior police officer will be meeting the public this week.
‘World’s Biggest Pub’ looks to reacquaint young people with their local
The Great British Beer Festival, organised by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, today opens its doors at London’s Olympia with the aim of reacquainting young people with their local community pub in the wake of damning new research.
Talent generation and retention is key as Birmingham looks to exploit digital industry success
Leading local digital experts have called for talent promotion and educational support to enable the region to help drive regional economic growth.
Paralympian to speak at Coventry conference promoting disability sport
Paralympic wheelchair racer Anne Wafula Strike is amongst a host of disability sport experts set to speak at a three-day conference in Coventry
This Week at the Robin
There’s the usual mix of something for everyone in Bilston over the next seven days.
Jamaican Festival!
Tammy Facey enjoys the warmth of the Caribbean in the heart of Birmingham.
High-traffic websites required for free optimisation trial
Birmingham Science Park-based web studio Untyped is seeking high-traffic websites to participate in a free trial of its highly anticipated optimisation software; Myna.
The Jones Boy
There’s a Bank Holiday treat for soul fans at the Robin 2
Little Mix at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club
Fresh-faced X Factor winners Little Mix have been announced as the latest act in a late summer line up at Birmingham’s Nightingale Club.
Emergency meeting called on children at risk
The Chair of Walsall’s Children and Young People Scrutiny and Performance Panel, Labour Cllr Barbara Cassidy, has called an emergency meeting to discuss a report which has condemned the council’s Safeguarding Children service.
What’s On at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Another batch of shows at the city centre’s premier venues including Dave Stewart, Danny Bhoy and Mick Hucknall
£10 million adult apprenticeship boost for the Black Country
A £10 million boost to fund adult apprenticeships in the Black Country has been secured by training company BCTG.
Tan Rosie to Represent the Caribbean at the Eat the World Global Feast
Birmingham based chefs and food producers Tan Rosie will be representing the Caribbean during the Eat the World Global Feast – An Olympic Dining Experience on Saturday 11 August.
Ed’s Shakes opens doors at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport will be keeping passengers cool this summer as a new milkshake stand opens in its departure lounge.
Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.
Laurence Inman has some advice for Team GB
Laurence Inman has some advice for TEAM GB…..
Draw Me a Bird at The Public
On Friday 17 August, Peut-être Theatre bring magical children’s theatre production, Draw Me a Bird to The Public in West Bromwich – an uplifting story about making music, finding a friend, and learning how to fly.
Coming up at The Kitchen Garden Café
The Mee Club, Laughing Calves, Mick Thomas with Squeezebox Wally, Kieran Halpin, Traditional Song Session, Clayson Sings Chanson among others feature this month and next.
Midlands IT firm expands senior management team
Midlands IT expert Netmetix Ltd has expanded by adding two new members to its senior management team.
Forests – World Premiere
One of Europe’s most critically acclaimed directors, Calixto Bieito, returns to the UK with a specially commissioned play as part of the World Shakespeare Festival .
What’s on at The Old Joint Stock
Great shows coming up, some fantastic workshops and even a way to keep the kids occupied for a week…!
Dan Clark – These Songs May Contain Jokes – UK Tour 2012
Dan is the star of his sitcoms How Not To Live Your Life and The Estate Agents, and has appeared in The Mighty Boosh and Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy.
History in the making with Paganel Primary School
Birmingham Central Library will be hosting a photographic exhibition – ‘Pagalympics 2012’ from today until 17th September – documenting a week long programme of workshops and sporting events at Paganel Primary School.
Coventry professor’s honorary degree takes him in footsteps of Marie Curie
Tim Mason, professor of chemistry at Coventry University, has been awarded an honorary degree from one of Europe’s most prestigious scientific institutions, in recognition of his contribution to the field of sonochemistry.
Midland knitters take Birmingham by yarn storm
The lower columns on the exterior of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery covered with knit graffiti.
City’s cuisine celebrated at Birmingham Food Fest
The second Birmingham Food Fest cooked up a culinary treat for visitors with a fantastic week of food and drink themed events and restaurant promotions across the city earlier this month.